Sat., Nov. 19
Take Stock in Children, a statewide non-profit organization with a 16 year history of breaking the cycle of poverty by providing scholarships, mentors and hope, will present its inaugural “Strides For Education” 5K Walk/Run around the state to help raise awareness and funds for Florida’s low-income and at-risk youth who wish to pursue a college education on Sat., Nov. 19. Many of Take Stock in Children’s “Strides For Education” 5K Walk/Runs will take place across Florida to benefit local programs in Brevard, Broward, Collier, Escambia, Franklin, Hendry, Immokalee, Lake, Lee, Miami-Dade, Nassau, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Sarasota and Sumter counties.
Take Stock in Children aims to have a few thousand participants statewide as a part of this first-ever fundraising effort, which will raise much needed funds to provide college scholarships for low-income students. With the cost of tuition rising and significant increases of other college-related expenses, children throughout Florida are struggling more than ever to achieve their dreams of a college education.
“Strides For Education is more than just a walk, it’s an opportunity to get the community involved in supporting these students along the path to success,” says Richard Berkowitz, State Board Chair of Take Stock in Children. “We are dedicated to preparing our scholars to become the next generation of leaders, and to helping create a better tomorrow for the communities in which we live.”
Take Stock in Children’s “Strides For Education” 5K Walk/Runs are open to all individuals, families, companies and local organizations, and will feature family-friendly activities, giveaways, and much more. Registration is $35 per person, with all proceeds to benefit Take Stock in Children, which currently serves nearly 8,000 students in grades 6-12 annually throughout 67 counties in Florida.
Take Stock in Children is currently seeking participants, volunteers and sponsors for this statewide effort. As an official sponsor, you can support Take Stock in Children and have your company name attached to all promotional materials, as well as displayed in key locations throughout Florida. Sponsors to date include the Helios Education Foundation, Comcast, Berkowitz, Dick, Pollack & Brant and Pollo Tropical.
To learn how you can support Take Stock in Children’s “Strides For Education” 5K Walk/Run as a participant, volunteer or sponsor, please call 888-322-4673 or visit give.takestockinchildren.org.